Solid Ground

If I could will away
the dark clouds
and cut away the shroud that
weighs you down
If I could erase
the past
give you a feast to end the fast
lessen the drag of this
small town
I can't cut the heavy chains
I'd do it if I could
unshackle you from pain
set you free to see the good
I will reach out with a steady hand
you could climb out of the quicksand
I'm not on completely solid ground